Hyphenation of melting
How to hyphenate melting
Because it is a word with a single syllable, melting is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of melting
melting is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
Example: I melted butter to make a cake.
- verbTo dissolve, disperse, vanish.
Example: His troubles melted away.
- verbTo soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
- verbTo be discouraged.
- verbTo be emotionally softened or touched.
Example: She melted when she saw the romantic message in the Valentine's Day card.
- verbTo be very hot and sweat profusely.
Example: I need shade! I'm melting!
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point.
- nounThe act of softening or mitigating.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveWhich is melting, dissolving or liquefying.
- adjectiveGiven over to strong emotion; tender; aroused; emotional, tearful.
- adjectiveThat causes one to melt with emotion; able to make others feel tender and emotional.
Words nearby melting
- meltdown
- meltdowns
- melted
- meltedness
- melteigite
- melter
- melters
- melteth
- (melting)
- meltingly
- meltingness
- meltith
- melton
- meltonian
- meltons
- melts
- meltwater
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.